Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 16th November 2025 at 10.30am
Our worship this morning is led by Karen Hamilton DCS,
Rev David Denniston and Rev Hilary McDougall
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Welcome to worship, it’s good to see you!
Choir Introit
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: God of love
All: We come in expectation of meeting you today
Leader: God of justice
All: We come to hear your words of love and compassion
Leader: God of the now and not yet
All: We come to worship you in spirit and in truth
HYMN: CH4 196 Come, now is the time to worship
HYMN: CH4 528 Make me a channel of your peace
Prayer of Approach and Confession and Lord’s Prayer
Church Family Time
Celebrations/News
Talk
SONG: All through history
Noah built the most enormous boat
That kept the birds and animals afloat
The Lord was good; the Lord was strong
And Noah lived his life for him
Moses led his people through the sea
Taking them away from slavery
The Lord was good; the Lord was strong
And Moses lived his life for him
Oh thank you, oh thank you
That all through history you were faithful
Thank you, oh thank you
That you are just the same when it comes to me
When it comes to me
David fought Goliath and he won
A humble shepherd boy became a king
The Lord was good; the Lord was strong
And David lived his life for him.
Daniel was inside a lion’s den
But God brought him to safety once again
The Lord was good; the Lord was strong
And Daniel lived his life for him
Oh thank you, oh thank you
That all through history you were faithful
Thank you, oh thank you
That you are just the same when it comes to me
When it comes to me
Jesus died to take away our sin
So we could get to know our God again
The Lord is good; the Lord is strong
And we will live our lives for him
Bible Readings: Luke 21:5-19 P108 NT Read by Jeanette Alexander
HYMN: CH4 55 Safe in the shadow [Psalm 91]
Sermon
Music for Reflection
HYMN: May this place be one of nurture. Tune MP 987
During which our offerings are presented
May this place be one of nurture where we all may come to know how your endless love sustains us as we live and move and grow May we work to build your kingdom full of truth and light and grace living life in all its fullness held in one devine embrace.
From our negligence and failures
you have called us to repent,
drawing energy for action
from the voices of lament.
As the secret hurts long hidden
may at last be brought to light,
may the truth unlock the freedom
that is every person’s right.
For you hold the broken hearted
till they learn to live again,
and your justice stands like mountains,
while your mercy falls like rain
when the smallest child is valued,
and the strong empower the weak,
when each human life is hallowed
and the unheard voices speak:
Prayer of thanksgiving and intercession
HYMN: CH4 476 Mine eyes have seen the glory
Benediction
Advent and Christmas
30th November – First Sunday in Advent
7th December – Second Sunday in Advent and the celebration of Holy Communion
13th December – Christmas Tree Festival, including Coffee Morning 10.00am – 12 noon and Carol Service at 3.30pm
14th December – Third Sunday in Advent and Gift Service
16th December – Carol Service and afternoon tea at 2pm especially for those who need transport to church
21st December – Fourth Sunday in Advent and Nativity Service This will be the final service with us of our Deacon, Karen Hamilton, and we will be thanking her and saying ‘Farewell’
24th December – Messy Christingle Family Service at 6.30pm
24th December – Watchnight Service at 11.30pm with Carol Singing from 11.15pm
25th December – Family Christmas Day Service at 10.30am
28th December – Lessons and Carols Service
4th January 2026 – Parish Grouping Service with Flemington Hallside at CPC. Celebration of Holy Communion.
Dates for your diary:
Monday 17th November – Guild Afternoon Tea at Garrion Bridge
Tuesday 18th November – Tuesday service at 11:45 Karen leading
Tuesday 18th November – Worship Team meeting at 7.30pm
Sunday 23rd November – ‘Christ the King’ Sunday
Monday 24th November – Guild Millennium Banner Celebration
Tuesday 25th November – Tuesday service at 11:45 David leading
Tuesday 25th November – Kirk Session meeting at 7.30pm
Saturday 29th November – Saturday 6th December – David on annual leave
Sunday 30th November – Advent begins
Sunday 30th November – Parish Grouping Remembering Service. 3pm at Flemington Hallside
Tuesday 2nd December – Tuesday service and Heavenly Elevenses at 11.15am Hilary leading
Sunday 7th December – Communion
Saturday 13th December – Men’s Breakfast Club
Saturday 13th December – CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL (3.30pm Carol Service)
Tuesday 16thDecember – 2-4pm Carol Service and afternoon tea for 75yrs and over, including our housebound members. More information to follow.
Singing and Making Music
We are planning some special musical items for one of the Sundays leading up to Christmas and we would love it if anyone who can play a musical instrument (even a bit!) could be part of that, and if folks would be willing to be part of a singing group for that service. You do not need to have a wonderful voice, and you certainly do not need to read music to join this! Have a word with one of the Ministers or with Tim, if you are interested.
For information on any items please contact Karen Hamilton, David Denniston or Hilary McDougall
We are a warm and welcoming church
who seek to help all people experience and share
the love and teachings of Jesus Christ
in our worship and community involvement.
We affirm the dignity of all people
through compassion and kindness.
Our offerings help support the mission and work of our church and we are grateful to all those who give financially Sunday by Sunday. Many people give by standing order but there is also the option to give via the offering plate in the vestibule area of the church, immediately before entering or leaving the sanctuary. You can pop your offering in the plate either before or after the service. Thank you!
Christmas Unwrapped: We will need help at our Christmas Unwrapped workshops and are asking you to be that help. The workshop runs from 9am-11.30am approximately. It is a lot of Fun for the Kids and us. You need to have a PVG. If you are not PVG think about getting one so that you can help at the workshops next year.
Cairns Primary: In the school. Tuesday 2nd December.
James Aiton Primary: In the school. Wednesday 3rd December.
West Coats Primary:In the Church. Thursday 11th December.
For more information please speak to Karen Hamilton DCS. Thank you
Christmas Tree Festival: Saturday 13th December: A reminder to all groups and organisations that the closing date to enter this year’s Tree Festival is Sunday 23rd November. Please pass on your entry details (forms available if required) to either Ohna Robertson or Alison Thomson.
Hospitality Team: The Kirk Session have approved a remit for a new Hospitality Team, and this is available for anyone to view. Please ask Hilary for a copy of the remit if you are interested. Members of the Team are Ohna Robertson [Convener], Fiona Brown [Vice Convener], Shona Jenkins, [Secretary], May Fotheringham, Ewena McCabe, Janet Stewart and Carol Ann Brown.
Millenium Banner: 25 Years ago a group of enthusiastic people within our congregation got together to create a lasting celebration of the New Millenium. A professional textile and embroidery artist was commissioned to compose a design which incorporated the Church of Scotland Millenium Message of Hope alongside Cambuslang’s Heritage. She also advised on materials and taught us embroidery techniques. There followed many weeks of creative endeavour but also an opportunity to make and develop friendships. The result now hangs proudly in our Church a quarter of a century since it was created. This seems like an anniversary worth celebrating, and so The Guild is hosting an occasion on Monday 24th November at 2pm for us to share memories of a special time in our Church Life. If you were involved come along and share your stories, and if you are curious about the Banner’s significance come along and hear all about it. Some people who have moved away are coming back for the occasion and we will be able reminisce with the help of photos, design notes and samples….and of course a cup of tea!
Jigsaws are available from today in the Welcome Area for anyone who wishes to borrow one. When finished please return to the Welcome Area.
Discovery Group ‘Believing and Belonging’
Another series of ‘Believing and Belonging’ meetings, following the same topics and material as recent courses, will be commencing in January.
These meetings are for those interested in exploring the basics of the faith, or considering baptism, confirmation, or ‘church membership’, or wanting to discover more about God and the Christian Life, or wanting to ‘refresh’ what they believe, or if you are simply a bit curious about the Christian Faith and following Jesus.
These meetings will be on Thursday evenings at 7.00pm in the Morriston Room beginning on 8th January (and ending on 5th February).
For more information speak to, email, or phone David Denniston. (DDenniston@churchofscotland.org.uk; 07903 926727)
Halls Convenor: please send any enquiries about hall bookings etc to our Halls Convenor Derek Burns: derekburnscpc@gmail.com
Ohna Robertson will be delighted to receive your announcements for inclusion in the Order of Service by Wednesday at 12 noon: ohna.robertson@ntlworld.com
Worship at Cambuslang Parish Church
Sunday 23rd November: 10.30am Service led by Rev David Denniston, Rev Hilary McDougall and our Deacon, Karen Hamilton
Welcome Team: Colin Fell, Elaine Fell, Fiona Tennent
Tea Team: Jan Ritchie, Ann Boyd, Catriona Robb, Isobel Rattray
CONTACT THE MINISTRY TEAM
Interim Ministers
David Denniston DDenniston@churchofscotland.org.uk 07903 926727 (Off Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
Hilary McDougall HMcDougall@churchofscotland.org.uk 07940 455473 Presbytery work on Monday and off Thursday)
Deacon: Karen Hamilton KHamilton@churchofscotland.org.uk 07514 402612 (Off Saturday)